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Shotwell’s
Beer Bar and Dive Bar$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
"best pool table I'm the neighborhood ... and, pinball!"(8 Tips)
"Great beer selection and some of the nicest bartenders in the city."(13 Tips)
"Try the sour beers!"(4 Tips)
"Pool table in the back and a great spot to grab a drink."(8 Tips)
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Carol BargJuly 5, 2015Ask about the bulletholes in the bar! Those are the only shots you'll find here though! They only serve beer and ciders!
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014Like a library for beer nerds. History buffs will love it to, as it’s got a great story dating back to 1868. You’ll go for a beer after work but stay all night.
rock solid selection of specialty beers & pinball. odds you'll see the tamale lady: high. jukebox: great. staff: hearts. pool tables: 1. (and don't forget to check in at the bench outside...)
Great beer bar with pool tables (which aren't hard to get on weekdays). Especially good for sours - they usually have multiple Almanacs and other types on tap.
Beer and wine cash only bar with s good rotation of taps. A little IPA heavy lately (who isn't?) but you can get some decent Belgian bottles.- Raj S.August 26, 2014Pool table in the back and a great spot to grab a drink. It is usually less crowded then other spots like Trick Dog and good for large groups.
WhiskeyAvengerAugust 12, 2019Fantastic beer selection but hard to enjoy with the often vapid crowds that come in.
The perfect neighborhood local, Shotwell's is aboutthe closest thing to a real British pub we may have in SF. Drink beer here: their selections are impeccable, the wines are few, the sangria is just O Read more
Anton ShusterJanuary 20, 2016Second oldest bar in the city. Dog friendly. They have treats for the doggies. Floors are concrete, so easy to clean if dog makes a mess.
Ben RussoMarch 22, 2015Great beer selection and bartender. Make sure you're not entering on an obnoxious trivia night, unless that's your thing.
Chris GoldenAugust 5, 2014Cash only but can't go wrong with beer selection and the atmosphere. Have problems? Leave them at the door. Not at Shotwell's. Life's good here
Eric GelinasNovember 25, 2014This place has the worlds finest pool table. Or at least The Missions. Great beer too. Bring cash
An old beer bar with history and character. Cash only and no crap on tap, so come in expecting to spend a bit more than usual.
Solid beer list, plenty of regulars, and now one of the plantyist parklets in the city.
David and John are amazing. Betters are fantastic. You can't go wrong with anything here.
Brian LongtinAugust 4, 2015Nice local craft beer selection, fancier than a dive, friendlier than an overcrowded trendy spot.
as of 7/26/12 they still have anchor's "our barrel ale" on tap. if you like barrel-aged it's the best $12 you'll ever spend.
John DohertyOctober 17, 2014Love this bar. It reminds me of the Brooklyn Inn in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, which is my favorite bar.
Medieval Madness and Attack From Mars pinball. Also a jukebox, pool, and local beer on tap.
Great place to grab a beer with friends and have a real conversation.
Awesome craft beer selection that changes often. Causal and filled with friendly people.
Diane HarriganMay 23, 2013Having an after work relaxing moment in #SanFrancisco - in the Mission - great atmosphere
ClandestineDrinkerAugust 14, 2019I love the beer selection but not some of the regulars who are privileged and vapid.
PancrazioDecember 29, 2013The most local beer you can get is of course Anchor Steam, brewed a few blocks from here! Cheers!
Many types of beer, pinball in the back, and the occasional visit from the Tamale Lady makes this one hell of a place!
Xtel van der BoomOctober 17, 2011A great place to have an Anchor Steam. They have multiple on tap and always get the special brews first.
It's September and its Pumpkin season! Try the shipyard pumpkin smash on tap.
lethargicpandaApril 5, 2012Nice vibe but quite loud... And it is not the perfect place if you want to drink something else than beer.
Mary Ann BaileyJune 16, 2010Don't hang your cute jacket up under the bar -- some skinny dude will think its his and you'll be left with a guys jacket...never to see your favorite jacket ever again.
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- Mon–Sat
- 4:30 PM–2:00 AM
(415) 648-4104
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- 8.1
"They have a great beer selection. The husband,wife team and staff are knowledgeable and helpful with making spot on beer recommendations."
ClandestineDrinker - 8.8
"excited to have this place in the neighborhood! so many great beers on tap, and a laid-back, unpretentious vibe!"
cami j. - 7.4
"Bobby Brown sandwich is awesome! Though they only serve sandwiches before 8!!"
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